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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 608.78 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 608.78 and 266.44 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 608.78 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/608.78 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 608.78 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 162,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,203.34/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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